I haven't been betting pretty much given it away but I truly can't see what the uproar over this decision was IMO it was a clear cut upheld protest, The rules state a runner must be 2 lengths clear of another runner before they are able to veer across that runners line and this clearly wasnot the case here.

I have seen the front on view and when Takeover Target moves out the side on view shows that he is at best 1 1/2 lengths in front of Honor In War, Miss Pageantry did not help by moving in but even with her interference Honor In War still had a clear run there until Takeover Target moved out around about 3 horses, I have heard people try and suggest that consessions should be made for the fact that Takeover Target was carrying 61kgs which would have to be the most ridiculos thing I have heard if they don't like the weight the horse is carrying don't back it simple as that they run handicaps for a reason.

I am now hoping that this can make the stewards grow some balls and make the right decisions on protest regardless on the stature of a race, You almost never see protests upheld in GR1 races and there have been plenty of chances where the decision should have gone to the horse who has protested only to be dismissed because stewards simply don't have the balls to make the decision and instead suspend the offending jockey for a stack of meetings.